Technology and Brain Health

Study Finds Pregnancy Boosts Long-Term Brain Health

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Female brains have historically evolved to adapt to pregnancy, undergoing structural and functional changes. But the cognitive health implications of these adaptations have long been overlooked — until now.

A new study led by UCLA anthropology professor Molly Fox has

Mental Health and Brain Health

Exercise Boosts Brain Health in Just 12 Weeks

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  • There is a strong link between regular physical exercise and good brain health, according to one study.
  • Researchers found that just 12 weeks of consistent exercise caused improvements in memory and cognitive function.
  • Workouts that increase your heart rate are
Mental Health and Brain Health

Brain training game boosts chemical linked to memory and attention, study shows

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With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain chemical that plays a role in memory and attention.

Mental Health and Brain Health

Extra sleep boosts teen brain power, study finds

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It’s easy to think that a few minutes less sleep won’t make much difference. But research shows that, during adolescence, even a short change in bedtime can shape brain development and thinking skills. New findings from scientists in the UK